Shad & Herring
Atlantic Herring
Clupea harengus
SaltwaterClupeidaeLeast Concern
About
Atlantic herring are schooling fish with a streamlined body and a single dorsal fin. They are known for their massive migrations and play a crucial role in the marine food web as both prey and predator.
- Average size
- 9-16 inches
- Colors
- Silver with a bluish-green back
- Diet
- Primarily zooplankton, including copepods, krill, and larval fish
- Region
- North Atlantic coast of the United States, from Maine to North Carolina